Elkin, NC

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Elkin Overview

4,026
TOTAL POPULATION
1,951
MALE POPULATION
2,075
FEMALE POPULATION
94.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,891
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,369
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,711
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,021
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,101
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elkin Zip Codes

Elkin Area Codes

Race in Elkin

The most populous races in Elkin are White / Caucasian (3,304 | 82.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,078 | 26.8%), and Two or more Races (291 | 7.2%).
Race in Elkin
Race# Population% Population
Asian842.1%
Black / African American1303.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,07826.8%
Native / Alaskan40.1%
White / Caucasian3,30482.1%
Two or more Races2917.2%
Some other Race2055.1%
Total4,026100.0%

Ancestry in Elkin

The most populous ancestries reported in Elkin are Mexican (817 | 20.3%), American (754 | 18.7%), English (578 | 14.4%), Irish (258 | 6.4%), and German (227 | 5.6%), together accounting for 65.4% of all Elkin residents.
Ancestry in Elkin
Ancestry# Population% Population
African130.3%
American75418.7%
Blackfeet40.1%
British370.9%
Burmese421.0%
Cherokee110.3%
Danish40.1%
Dutch391.0%
Eastern European140.4%
English57814.4%
Ethiopian160.4%
European461.1%
French240.6%
German2275.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro20.1%
Indian (Asian)320.8%
Inupiat30.1%
Irish2586.4%
Italian290.7%
Mexican81720.3%
Norwegian160.4%
Polish190.5%
Puerto Rican1182.9%
Samoan80.2%
Scotch-Irish721.8%
Scottish631.6%
Spaniard1433.5%
Sri Lankan170.4%
Subsaharan African290.7%
Swiss300.7%
Welsh631.6%
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Immigrants in Elkin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elkin came from Central America (344 | 8.5%), Latin America (344 | 8.5%), Mexico (344 | 8.5%), Asia (49 | 1.2%), and China (32 | 0.8%), together accounting for 27.6% of all Elkin residents.
Immigrants in Elkin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia491.2%
Central America3448.5%
China320.8%
Eastern Asia320.8%
Europe80.2%
Germany80.2%
Latin America3448.5%
Mexico3448.5%
South Eastern Asia170.4%
Vietnam170.4%
Western Europe80.2%
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Sex and Age in Elkin

Sex and Age in Elkin

The most populous age groups in Elkin are 40 to 44 Years (241 | 12.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (223 | 10.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.5%)117 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years169 (8.7%)38 (1.8%)
10 to 14 Years176 (9.0%)179 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years63 (3.2%)171 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years168 (8.6%)168 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years131 (6.7%)79 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years90 (4.6%)74 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years73 (3.7%)149 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years241 (12.3%)92 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years131 (6.7%)64 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years117 (6.0%)106 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years125 (6.4%)223 (10.7%)
60 to 64 Years156 (8.0%)77 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years71 (3.6%)119 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years89 (4.6%)150 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years90 (4.6%)54 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years20 (1.0%)50 (2.4%)
85 Years and over32 (1.6%)165 (8.0%)
Total1,951 (100.0%)2,075 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elkin

Median Family Size in Elkin

The median family size in Elkin is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (124 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (147 | 17.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elkin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple579 (68.1%)3.14
Single Male/Father147 (17.3%)2.29
Single Female/Mother124 (14.6%)4.35
Total Families850 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Elkin

The median household size in Elkin is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (124 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5 persons per household. non-family households (813 | 48.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elkin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple579 (34.8%)3.16
Single Male/Father147 (8.8%)2.29
Single Female/Mother124 (7.5%)5.00
Non-family813 (48.9%)1.25
Total Households1,663 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkin

Out of a total of 1,663 households in Elkin, 850 (51.1%) are family households, while 813 (48.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 360, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 650.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-650 (39.1%)
2-Person Households360 (21.6%)145 (8.7%)
3-Person Households200 (12.0%)18 (1.1%)
4-Person Households145 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households134 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total850 (51.1%)813 (48.9%)

Female Fertility in Elkin

Fertility by Age in Elkin

Female Fertility by Age in Elkin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkin

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elkin

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elkin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkin

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Elkin

Income Overview in Elkin

Per Capita Income in Elkin is $30,891, while median incomes of families and households are $81,369 and $57,711 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,026$30,891
Median Family Income850$81,369
Mean Family Income850$103,747
Median Household Income1,663$57,711
Mean Household Income1,663$74,111
Income Deficit850$5,021
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,02622.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,02677.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,0260.49

Earnings by Sex in Elkin

Average Earnings in Elkin are $25,940, $30,465 for men and $23,610 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Elkin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,264 (58.2%)$30,465
Female909 (41.8%)$23,610
Total2,173 (100.0%)$25,940

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkin

The most common earnings brackets in Elkin are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (160 | 12.7%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (127 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less52 (4.1%)62 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99930 (2.4%)16 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49974 (5.9%)63 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99981 (6.4%)24 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49957 (4.5%)13 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)127 (14.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (0.9%)36 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99965 (5.1%)39 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (1.0%)23 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999142 (11.2%)116 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99999 (7.8%)52 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99943 (3.4%)18 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)18 (2.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99940 (3.2%)80 (8.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99987 (6.9%)40 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999160 (12.7%)41 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999160 (12.7%)13 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (2.3%)35 (3.8%)
$100,000+106 (8.4%)93 (10.2%)
Total1,264 (100.0%)909 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkin

Average earnings in Elkin are $47,769 for men and $25,000 for women, a difference of 47.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,531, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,487. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,895, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,622.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,487$23,197
High School Diploma$41,944$18,622
College or Associate's Degree$57,531$31,042
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,769$25,000

Family Income in Elkin

Family Income Brackets in Elkin

According to the Elkin family income data, there are 188 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elkin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00091.1%
$10,000 to $14,99940.5%
$15,000 to $24,999202.4%
$25,000 to $34,99913415.8%
$35,000 to $49,999242.8%
$50,000 to $74,99918822.1%
$75,000 to $99,99916219.1%
$100,000 to $149,99916519.4%
$150,000 to $199,999677.9%
$200,000+779.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkin

3-person families (200 | 23.5%) account for the highest median family income in Elkin with $85,769 per family, while 2-person families (369 | 43.4%) have the highest median income of $34,799 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families369 (43.4%)$69,598
3-Person Families200 (23.5%)$85,769
4-Person Families154 (18.1%)$81,204
5-Person Families127 (14.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total850 (100.0%)$81,369

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkin

The median family income in Elkin is $81,369, with families comprising 2 earners (465) having the highest median family income of $115,859, while families with no earners (70) have the lowest median family income of $36,875, accounting for 54.7% and 8.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners70 (8.2%)$36,875
1 Earner228 (26.8%)$61,250
2 Earners465 (54.7%)$115,859
3+ Earners87 (10.2%)$81,250
Total850 (100.0%)$81,369

Household Income in Elkin

Household Income Brackets in Elkin

With 284 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Elkin, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 83 households (5.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elkin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00019011.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991267.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991509.0%
$25,000 to $34,99918511.1%
$35,000 to $49,999965.8%
$50,000 to $74,99925415.3%
$75,000 to $99,99928417.1%
$100,000 to $149,99920512.3%
$150,000 to $199,999905.4%
$200,000+835.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elkin

The median household income in Elkin is $57,711, with the highest median household income of $68,875 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 657 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 111 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elkin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years111 (6.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years388 (23.3%)$57,750
45 to 64 Years657 (39.5%)$68,875
65+ Years507 (30.5%)$35,260
Total1,663 (100.0%)$57,711

Poverty in Elkin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkin

With 21.9% poverty level for males and 26.7% for females among the residents of Elkin, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 60 females (72.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (100.0%)59 (50.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years54 (27.6%)45 (32.6%)
12 to 14 Years29 (20.9%)16 (29.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)14 (15.9%)
16 and 17 Years31 (100.0%)60 (72.3%)
18 to 24 Years58 (29.4%)52 (30.9%)
25 to 34 Years45 (20.4%)54 (35.3%)
35 to 44 Years118 (37.6%)67 (27.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)50 (29.4%)
55 to 64 Years48 (17.3%)31 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (11.3%)48 (18.8%)
75 Years and over11 (8.7%)13 (8.6%)
Total419 (21.9%)509 (26.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkin

According to the poverty statistics in Elkin, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)58 (49.6%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years142 (72.5%)93 (67.4%)
12 to 14 Years110 (79.1%)39 (70.9%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)74 (84.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (27.7%)
18 to 24 Years139 (70.6%)116 (69.1%)
25 to 34 Years176 (79.6%)99 (64.7%)
35 to 44 Years196 (62.4%)174 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years248 (100.0%)120 (70.6%)
55 to 64 Years230 (82.7%)233 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years126 (88.7%)207 (81.2%)
75 Years and over116 (91.3%)139 (91.4%)
Total1,496 (78.1%)1,399 (73.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elkin show that 12.8% or 74 of the total 579 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 47.5%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children299 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children143 (89.4%)17 (10.6%)
3 or 4 Children63 (52.5%)57 (47.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total505 (87.2%)74 (12.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkin

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (29.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)38 (30.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkin

The poverty data for Elkin shows that 74 of the married-couple family households (12.8%) and 38 of the single-parent households (14.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (47.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children17 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children57 (47.5%)29 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (12.8%)38 (14.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Elkin

Employment by Class of Employer in Elkin

Among the 2,004 employed individuals in Elkin, private company employees (1,522 | 75.9%), not-for-profit organizations (159 | 7.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (117 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elkin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,52275.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)412.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1175.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1597.9%
Local Government Employees613.0%
State Government Employees1045.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,004100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elkin

According to the labor force statistics for Elkin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,247), 64.7% or 2,101 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 98.2% or 161 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.7% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elkin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years63 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years302 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years201 (95.7%)10 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years161 (98.2%)10 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years543 (97.8%)10 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years354 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years226 (64.9%)3 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years130 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years94 (21.9%)22 (23.4%)
75 Years and over28 (6.8%)10 (35.7%)
Total2,101 (64.7%)65 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkin

According to labor force statistics for Elkin, 83.8% of individuals (1,616) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,928) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 90.2% or 453 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School308 (81.1%)16 (4.2%)
High School Diploma453 (90.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree411 (74.1%)13 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher443 (90.2%)11 (2.3%)
Total1,616 (83.8%)39 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elkin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkin are Community & Social Service (357 | 17.5%), Management (199 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (158 | 7.8%), Education, Arts & Media (148 | 7.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (94 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elkin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkin, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (86.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (83.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (84.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (70.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management114 (57.3%)85 (42.7%)
Business & Financial47 (61.8%)29 (38.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (32.7%)35 (67.3%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 204 (57.1%)153 (42.9%)
Education, Arts & Media124 (83.8%)24 (16.2%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library57 (36.1%)101 (63.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (30.0%)28 (70.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating54 (57.5%)40 (42.5%)
Health Technologists30 (42.9%)40 (57.1%)
Total (Category)436 (56.0%)342 (44.0%)
Total (Overall)1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elkin are Food Preparation & Serving (136 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (96 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 0.9%), Security & Protection (16 | 0.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (16 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Elkin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elkin, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (72.1%), Healthcare Support (58.3%), and Personal Care & Service (25.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support40 (41.7%)56 (58.3%)
Security & Protection16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (27.9%)98 (72.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Total (Category)121 (43.5%)157 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elkin are Sales & Related (182 | 8.9%), and Office & Administration (82 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elkin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related121 (66.5%)61 (33.5%)
Office & Administration20 (24.4%)62 (75.6%)
Total (Category)141 (53.4%)123 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elkin are Construction & Extraction (169 | 8.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elkin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elkin are Production (322 | 15.8%), Material Moving (172 | 8.4%), and Transportation (23 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elkin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production173 (53.7%)149 (46.3%)
Transportation23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving115 (66.9%)57 (33.1%)
Total (Category)311 (60.2%)206 (39.9%)
Total (Overall)1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkin

Employment Industries in Elkin

The major employment industries in Elkin include Manufacturing (434 | 21.3%), Retail Trade (263 | 12.9%), Construction (219 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (210 | 10.3%), and Educational Services (200 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Elkin

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkin

The Elkin industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (70.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elkin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction216 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
Manufacturing184 (42.4%)250 (57.6%)
Wholesale Trade37 (68.5%)17 (31.5%)
Retail Trade184 (70.0%)79 (30.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Professional & Scientific49 (43.8%)63 (56.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support34 (64.1%)19 (35.8%)
Educational Services99 (49.5%)101 (50.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance62 (29.5%)148 (70.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total1,209 (59.4%)828 (40.6%)

Education in Elkin

School Enrollment in Elkin

The most common levels of schooling among the 787 students in Elkin are high school (245 | 31.1%), middle school (232 | 29.5%), and elementary school (224 | 28.5%).
School Enrollment in Elkin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten283.6%
Elementary School22428.5%
Middle School23229.5%
High School24531.1%
College / Undergraduate587.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total787100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkin

Out of a total of 787 students who are enrolled in schools in Elkin, 76 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 711 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 183 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds294 (82.8%)61 (17.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194 (94.6%)11 (5.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total711 (90.3%)76 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkin

Education (103 | 14.2%), business (91 | 12.6%), arts & humanities (71 | 9.8%), science & technology (70 | 9.7%), and computers & mathematics (59 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 723 individuals in Elkin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics598.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural375.1%
Physical & Health Sciences141.9%
Psychology263.6%
Social Sciences557.6%
Engineering212.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology709.7%
Business9112.6%
Education10314.2%
Literature & Languages547.5%
Liberal Arts & History405.5%
Visual & Performing Arts243.3%
Communications588.0%
Arts & Humanities719.8%
Total723100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elkin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elkin are males with 2 vehicles (605, accounting for 50.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (433, making up 76.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle242 (20.0%)212 (26.7%)
2 Vehicles605 (50.1%)433 (54.5%)
3 Vehicles308 (25.5%)95 (11.9%)
4 Vehicles2 (0.2%)11 (1.4%)
5 or more Vehicles38 (3.2%)44 (5.5%)
Total1,208 (100.0%)795 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elkin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elkin are 10 to 14 minutes (467 commuters, 25.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (409 commuters, 22.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (156 commuters, 8.5%).
Commute Time in Elkin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes442.4%
5 to 9 Minutes40922.2%
10 to 14 Minutes46725.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1568.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1216.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1568.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1196.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1136.1%
40 to 44 Minutes553.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1005.4%
60 to 89 Minutes341.8%
90 or more Minutes693.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Elkin

The most common commute times in Elkin are 10 to 14 minutes (307 commuters, 27.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (226 commuters, 30.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elkin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (1.4%)29 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes183 (16.6%)226 (30.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes307 (27.8%)160 (21.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes125 (11.3%)31 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes30 (2.7%)91 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes156 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes58 (5.2%)61 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes95 (8.6%)18 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes55 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes34 (3.1%)66 (8.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (1.8%)14 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes26 (2.4%)43 (5.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elkin are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (274, 24.8%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (141, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM75 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (2.6%)27 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM48 (4.3%)28 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM74 (6.7%)114 (15.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM128 (11.6%)134 (18.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM57 (5.2%)48 (6.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM71 (6.4%)42 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM30 (2.7%)36 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM141 (12.8%)141 (19.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (2.2%)21 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM12 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM274 (24.8%)80 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM141 (12.8%)62 (8.4%)
Total1,104 (100.0%)739 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elkin

Occupancy by Ownership in Elkin

Of the total 1,663 dwellings in Elkin, owner-occupied units account for 1,041 (62.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 622 (37.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elkin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,04162.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62237.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,663100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkin

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household65039.1%
2-Person Household50530.4%
3-Person Household21813.1%
4+ Person Household29017.4%
Total Housing Units1,663100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household364 (56.0%)286 (44.0%)
2-Person Household372 (73.7%)133 (26.3%)
3-Person Household154 (70.6%)64 (29.4%)
4+ Person Household151 (52.1%)139 (47.9%)
Total Housing Units1,041 (62.6%)622 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School127 (54.3%)107 (45.7%)
High School Diploma156 (38.9%)245 (61.1%)
College/Associate Degree410 (65.9%)212 (34.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher348 (85.7%)58 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27016.2%
35 to 44 Years22913.8%
45 to 54 Years27716.7%
55 to 64 Years38022.9%
65 to 74 Years28617.2%
75 to 84 Years1297.8%
85 Years and Over925.5%
Total1,663100.0%

Housing Finances in Elkin

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkin

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,041 (62.6%)$76,588
Renter-Occupied622 (37.4%)$27,083
Average1,663 (100.0%)$57,711

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00028 (2.7%)15 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.7%)139 (22.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99963 (6.0%)64 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99944 (4.2%)38 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99948 (4.6%)20 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999111 (10.7%)74 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (5.4%)40 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (13.5%)115 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999182 (17.5%)102 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999191 (18.3%)14 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more171 (16.4%)1 (0.2%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (4.3%)19 (3.0%)
$300 to $499252 (24.2%)86 (13.8%)
$500 to $799138 (13.3%)207 (33.3%)
$800 to $999146 (14.0%)155 (24.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499259 (24.9%)103 (16.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99983 (8.0%)18 (2.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49948 (4.6%)8 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99916 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more54 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elkin

Housing Structures in Elkin

Housing Structures in Elkin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,07264.5%
Single Unit, Attached342.0%
2 Unit Apartments664.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments452.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments875.2%
10 or more Apartments23814.3%
Mobile Home / Other1217.3%
Total1,663100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached905 (84.4%)167 (15.6%)
Single Unit, Attached34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (9.1%)60 (90.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11 (12.6%)76 (87.4%)
10 or more Apartments25 (10.5%)213 (89.5%)
Mobile Home / Other60 (49.6%)61 (50.4%)
Total1,041 (62.6%)622 (37.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (0.7%)197 (31.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms341 (32.8%)292 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms396 (38.0%)115 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms288 (27.7%)18 (2.9%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas58 (5.6%)5 (0.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas122 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity677 (65.0%)557 (89.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene168 (16.1%)52 (8.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used16 (1.5%)8 (1.3%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkin

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle56 (5.4%)26 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle250 (24.0%)351 (56.4%)
2 Vehicles508 (48.8%)227 (36.5%)
3 or more Vehicles227 (21.8%)18 (2.9%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elkin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elkin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units462579
Median Property Value$141,300$204,300
Median Household Income$35,729$116
Monthly Housing Costs$447$9
Real Estate Taxes$1,335$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (1.5%)33 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999127 (27.5%)46 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999267 (57.8%)341 (58.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (5.6%)141 (24.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more35 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (100.0%)579 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00025 (5.4%)9 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999124 (26.8%)10 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99975 (16.2%)31 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (9.1%)36 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (7.1%)14 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (3.9%)107 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99990 (19.5%)164 (28.3%)
$150,000 or more55 (11.9%)101 (17.4%)
Total462 (100.0%)579 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x107 (23.2%)85,912 (14,838.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x47 (10.2%)256 (44.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x32 (6.9%)197 (34.0%)
4.0x or more269 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (100.0%)579 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80056 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499213 (46.1%)109 (18.8%)
$800 to $1,499177 (38.3%)110 (19.0%)
Total462 (100.0%)579 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years591 (77.6%)171 (22.4%)
19 to 25 Years283 (70.4%)119 (29.6%)
26 to 34 Years229 (74.4%)79 (25.7%)
35 to 44 Years297 (53.5%)258 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years362 (86.6%)56 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years429 (79.1%)113 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years397 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,027 (79.2%)796 (20.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen591 (77.6%)171 (22.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen283 (70.4%)119 (29.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000345 (58.3%)247 (41.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999428 (59.1%)296 (40.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999491 (79.8%)124 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999802 (87.7%)112 (12.2%)
$100,000 and over947 (98.5%)14 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 668 (42.5%)92 (57.5%)
6 to 18 Years280 (36.7%)365 (47.9%)
19 to 25 Years63 (15.7%)220 (54.7%)
25 to 34 Years46 (14.9%)183 (59.4%)
35 to 44 Years15 (2.7%)293 (52.8%)
45 to 54 Years26 (6.2%)357 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years106 (19.6%)383 (70.7%)
65 to 74 Years378 (95.2%)256 (64.5%)
75 Years and over279 (100.0%)150 (53.8%)
Total1,261 (33.0%)2,299 (60.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years86 (22.7%)23 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years29 (6.9%)20 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years122 (14.5%)76 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (34.5%)112 (43.9%)
75 Years and over62 (48.8%)72 (47.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elkin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elkin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years29 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (34.5%)39 (15.3%)
75 Years and over36 (28.3%)8 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elkin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)46 (18.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elkin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years75 (19.8%)23 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years16 (3.8%)10 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years17 (2.0%)23 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (22.5%)6 (2.4%)
75 Years and over18 (14.2%)16 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elkin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years62 (7.4%)53 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.6%)66 (25.9%)
75 Years and over52 (40.9%)40 (26.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elkin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Elkin

Computing Device Access in Elkin

Computing Device Access in Elkin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,17370.5%
Smartphone1,35581.5%
Tablet88953.5%
No Computing Device1167.0%
Total1,663100.0%

Internet Access in Elkin

Internet Access in Elkin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,07964.9%
Cellular Data Only22813.7%
Satellite Internet895.3%
No Internet29918.0%
Total1,663100.0%

Elkin Summary

Elkin, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state. It is situated in the Yadkin Valley, which is known for its rolling hills, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. The town was founded in 1799 and has a population of approximately 4,000 people.

Geography

Elkin is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of North Carolina. It is situated in the Yadkin Valley, which is known for its rolling hills, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. The town is located along the banks of the Yadkin River, which is a major tributary of the Catawba River. The town is surrounded by the towns of Jonesville, North Wilkesboro, and Wilkesboro.
The town is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level and has a total area of 2.2 square miles. The climate in Elkin is mild and humid, with temperatures ranging from the low 30s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer.

Economy

Elkin’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several wineries, including the award-winning Shelton Vineyards. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, antique stores, and art galleries.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Elkin Plastics, which produces plastic products for the automotive industry. The town is also home to several furniture manufacturers, including Elkin Furniture, which produces high-end furniture for the home and office.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Elkin had a population of 4,001 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.8% from other races. The median household income was $35,945, and the median family income was $41,945.
The town is home to several churches, including the Elkin United Methodist Church, the Elkin Baptist Church, and the Elkin Presbyterian Church. The town is also home to several schools, including Elkin High School, Elkin Middle School, and Elkin Elementary School.

Conclusion

Elkin, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state. It is situated in the Yadkin Valley, which is known for its rolling hills, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. The town was founded in 1799 and has a population of approximately 4,000 people. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and it is home to several wineries, small businesses, and manufacturing companies. The town is also home to several churches and schools.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elkin?
Total Population of Elkin is 4,026.
What is the Total Male Population of Elkin?
Total Male Population of Elkin is 1,951.
What is the Total Female Population of Elkin?
Total Female Population of Elkin is 2,075.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elkin?
There are 94.02 Males per 100 Females in Elkin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elkin?
There are 106.36 Females per 100 Males in Elkin.
What is the Median Population Age in Elkin?
Median Population Age in Elkin is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elkin
Average Family Size in Elkin is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elkin
Average Household Size in Elkin is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elkin?
Per Capita income in Elkin is $30,891.
What is the Median Family Income in Elkin?
Median Family Income in Elkin is $81,369.
What is the Median Household income in Elkin?
Median Household Income in Elkin is $57,711.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elkin?
Income or Wage Gap in Elkin is 22.5%.
Women in Elkin earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elkin?
Family Income Deficit in Elkin is $5,021.
Families that are below poverty line in Elkin earn $5,021 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elkin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elkin is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elkin?
There are 2,101 People in the Labor Forcein in Elkin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elkin?
64.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Elkin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elkin?
Unemployment Rate in Elkin is 3.1%.